A Critical Geography of Britain's State Forests

Judith Tsouvalis

Description

Focusing on forests and trees, this book investigates how relations between society and nature change over time. It traces historical perceptions and woodland management practices, explores the rise of scientific forestry methods, discusses in depth the organizational culture of the Forestry Commission, and considers the claim that present-day forestry has become a postmodern phenomenon.

A Critical Geography of Britain's State Forests

Judith Tsouvalis

Table of Contents

1. Introduction: Reflections on Nature, Society, and Geography2. The Dawn of Scientific Forestry3. The Birth of a New Tradition4. Co-emergent Spaces: From Wastelands to Plantation Forests5. Moments of Crisis I: Upheavals in the Scottish Uplands6. Moments of Crisis II: The Ancient Woodland Debate7. Nature Conservation, Landscape Design, and Recreation: Voices From Within the Forestry Commission8. The Forestry Commission's Reflective Turn9. The Dawn of Postmodern ForestryConclusionBibliography